Nurse Intern

Gundersen Health System • Wabasha, MN

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About The Position

Emplify Health by Gundersen’s Nurse Internship Program is a paid, 10-week summer experience for nursing students designed to bridge classroom learning and professional nursing practice. Interns work alongside experienced nurses and healthcare professionals, gaining hands-on experience in patient care, clinical judgment, interdisciplinary communication, and critical thinking. Interns are placed primarily in one clinical area and may observe or shadow in other areas of nursing. The program runs May 24 through August 1, 2027. Exceptional interns may be considered for continued employment and future RN positions after graduation.

Requirements

• Be on track to graduate from an associate or baccalaureate nursing program by December 2027 or May 2028.
• Hold at least one active certification or license: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT-B), Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Hold current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross, including hands-on training.
• Be available to work 60 hours per two-week pay period across days, PMs, and night shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Be able to complete the full duration of the internship.
• Submit an online application with CPR and CNA/LPN/EMT certifications, a resume that includes high school graduation date and anticipated nursing program graduation date, and a 300–500-word response about an experience that influenced the desire to become a nurse.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in patient care, clinical judgment, interdisciplinary communication, and critical thinking alongside experienced nurses and healthcare professionals.
• Work primarily within an assigned clinical area.
• Explore other areas of nursing through observation and shadowing opportunities.

Benefits

• Paid, 10-week summer internship.
• Exceptional interns may be considered for continued employment opportunities and future RN positions following graduation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed